
Events in Ouray
Attending an event in Ouray offers an unforgettable experience set against the breathtaking backdrop of the San Juan Mountains. From seasonal festivals and concerts to local art shows and community gatherings, Ouray’s events capture the vibrant spirit and warm hospitality of this mountain town. Each occasion brings together locals and visitors alike, creating a lively atmosphere filled with food, music, and entertainment. Whether you’re here for a winter ice festival, a summer music concert, or a festive holiday celebration, events in Ouray add an exciting and memorable dimension to any visit.
April Events
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Paint your pet at the Ouray Elks Lodge 4/5
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1:00-3:00
$45.00includes:
All supplies, soda, animal crackers instruction & a beautiful hand painted portrait of your pet!!
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Ridgway Athletic Department Night at Lazy Dog Saloon 4/10
Mark your calendars! On the second Thursday of every month starting April 12th, from 4 PM to 10 PM, Lazy Dog Saloon is proud to support the Ridgway Demons!
**10% of all dine-in food sales** during the event will go directly to the Ridgway Athletic Department to help fund equipment, uniforms, and more for our local athletes. -
Library Progressive Dinner at the Wright 4/11
Library Progressive Dinner at the Wright Opera House
Friday, April 11⋅6:00 – 9:00pm
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Free Zumba Class 4/12
Free Zumba class at the Ouray Community Center for anyone who would like to try it out or with lots of experience
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Art and Crafts Night 4/15
Explore different art media with a local artist. Materials provided, or bring your own. Ouray Community Center; 6pm-8pm
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Bunco at the Elks Lodge 4/15
6:00 Cocktails 6:30 Bunco Fun Begins*
$5.00 Buy In RSVP Below
MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY 24
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Easter Egg Hunt 4/19
Kids can hunt for Easter eggs and prizes while in the pool! Hot Springs pool from 2-3pm
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Kayak Rolling 4/22
Learn and practice kayak rolling techniques in a fun, supportive environment. Meet at the Hot Springs pool. 6pm-8pm
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Cocoa with the Popo at Kamis Samis 4/23
No agenda, just warm conversation.
Ask questions, voice concerns, and enjoy some free Java.
Fourth Wednesday of the Winter Months
9-10 am
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Free Community Shred Day at Alpine Bank 4/24
Alpine Bank invites the community to a FREE on-site shredding event to securely dispose of your unwanted documents and personal information. We will also be accepting donations for the Montrose High School Indians Football Team.
May Events
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Paint and Sip; Cherry Blossoms 5/1
Sip a beverage, enjoy the company of friends, old & new, and create a beautiful work of art you’ll be proud to hang in your home or give as a gift! Experienced art instructor Blair will guide you through creating an acrylic painting with step-by-step instructions in a relaxed atmosphere, and you will go home with a masterpiece. No experience necessary, all materials and a drink are included.
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Meet Ouray's New City Administrator at the Wright 5/2
Friday, May 2 5:00 – 7:00pm
Come meet Ouray's new City Administrator, Michelle Metteer! The Wright invites everyone to a Meet & Greet in The Tavern on Friday, May 2 from 5pm-7pm. Michelle, along with City Council and various other City Staff & Officials will be in attendance. This is a chance for the Community of Ouray to come together before the rush of the summer season and enjoy some music and refreshments!
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Mothers Day Tea at the Beaumont 5/3
5/3 at 1pm. Tickets are $55 This is a fundraiser for Ouray County nonprofits. Please wear tea attire. There will be a silent auction and spring cocktails are available for purchase
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Murder in the Library at the Wright 5/9
Friday, May 9 6:30 – 8:30pm
A fundraiser for the Ouray Public Library
Let the Wright Opera House guide you through an interactive theatrical experience where the guests play the roles! You're in for an evening filled with intrigue and laughter, all during a delectable three-course meal. Someone among you is a ::gasp:: MURDERER! Is it the stranger at the table next to you? Could it be your friend...or even your DATE???
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Stillhouse Junkies at the Sherb 5/15
May 15 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Doors: 7 || Show: 7:30 || $15 ADV / $20 DOS
Setting: Mixed standing/seated
Acoustic adventurers Stillhouse Junkies explore the worlds between roots, bluegrass, Texas swing, blues, and rock. Their free-flowing musical interplay and improvisation make every show unique as they weave their way through high-energy, intricately composed original songs, never taking the same path twice.
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The Two Tenors Live at the Wright 5/17
The Two Tenors
Live in the Wright Opera House Tavern
Doors @ 6:30pm // Show @ 7pm
Tickets: $12 advance // $15 day-of-show
Join us for this silver-haired saxxy duo featuring Ouray County locals, Jim Pettengill and John Ast! -
Bunco at the Elks 5/20
6:00 Cocktails 6:30 Bunco Fun Begins*
$5.00 Buy In
MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY 24
Please Bring An Appetizer or Dessert ToS hare
Members and their guests are welcome
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Music Bingo at the Wright 5/23
Friday, May 23 7:00 – 9:00pm
Music Bingo at the Tavern 7pm - 9pm Listen while we play a snippet of a song and if you see the title on your music bingo card, mark it off. You know the rest! Put your music knowledge to the test! Free to play!
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2025 Benefit for the Uncompahgre River with the Fly Fishing Film Tour 5/23
May 23, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Million Roadhouse in Ridgway
Celebrate all things fly fishing with an array of short films from destinations around the world, all while raising awareness for the Uncompahgre River Watershed. RIGS Fly Shop and Telluride Angler have joined forces again to bring the 2025 Fly Fishing Film Tour to Ridgway!
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Love Your Trail Volunteer Work Day 5/31
Join us in helping keep the Uncompahgre River Walk Trail beautiful and accessible! We’re looking for 30 volunteers to assist with trail maintenance, including trimming overgrown vegetation, trial work, pulling weeds, and picking up trash along the scenic path. This effort will enhance the trail’s natural beauty, improve safety for walkers and bikers, and support a cleaner environment for everyone to enjoy. Additional tasks may be included as needed. Whether you're a local or just visiting, this is a great opportunity to give back and make a visible impact on Ouray’s beloved riverside trail. Sign up today and be part of the change! Lunch is provided!
*First 30 will get a hot springs pass
June Events
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Wildflower Walk and Talk: Ridgway River Walk 6/4
Different elevations and habitats provide opportunities to view a wide variety of Colorado’s native plants and wildflowers. Ridgway writer Mary Menz and Montrose photographer Jim Pisarowicz will share their extensive plant knowledge and excitement for the area with you. Slowly stroll along the Uncompahgre River as we look at blooming shrubs and early wildflowers of Ridgway. Each year brings a different perspective to the landscape depending on winter precipitation. Bring cameras and nature journals to satisfy your creative outlets.
Registration includes a copy of their book Common Wildflowers of the San Juan Mountains (second printing 2022). Special guest and fellow NPM Sandra Dick will also join the group as a guide!
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Hold onto your Butts at the Wright
Friday, June 6th @ 7:30pm
Saturday, June 7th @ 4pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, June 8th @ 4pm
Tickets: $25 advance // $30 day of show // $20 senior // $15 student
65 million years ago, dinosaurs ruled the earth…
30 years ago, a movie about dinosaurs ruled the box office…
UpstART Theater, in partnership with New York-based theater company Recent Cutbacks, and The Wright Opera House is bringing an international smash hit from London, New York, and
the world-famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival to Ouray, Colorado.
Now, Recent Cutbacks performs a live, shot-for-shot parody of the greatest dinosaur film of all time. Get ready…to HOLD ON TO YOUR BUTTS
Family friendly; 8 and up recommended
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Ouray International Film Festival
6th Annual Ouray International Film Festival
June 19 – 22, 2025
Details Forthcoming
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Coffee and Canvas: Painting like Bob Ross 6/28
In collaboration with the Wright Opera House Ouray: “Coffee and Canvas: Painting like Bob Ross”
June 28th, 10:30am-12:30pm
July Events
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The Hardrock 100 7/11
The Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run is an ultramarathon of 102.5 miles in length, plus 33,197 feet of climb and 33,197 feet of descent for a total elevation change of 66,394 feet, at an average elevation of over 11,000 feet. The run is held on a loop course on 4WD roads, dirt trails, and cross country in Southern Colorado's San Juan Range, USA. In 2025, the run will be in the counter-clockwise direction.
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The Ouray 100 7/18
The Ouray 100 starts and finishes at Fellin Park, only yards from the hot springs. With over 40k feet of elevation gain, this is one of the most difficult 100 milers in the world. The route includes: Camp Bird Road, Silver Basin, Imogene Pass Road, Chicago Tunnel, Fort Peabody, Ptarmigan Lake, Richmond Trail, Ironton, Corkscrew Gulch, Gray Copper Trail, Weehawken Trail/Alpine Mine Overlook, Hayden Trail/Crystal Lake, Old Twin Peaks Trail, Silvershield Trail, Perimeter Trail/Lower Cascade Trail, Chief Ouray Mine Trail, and Old Horsethief Trail/Bridge of Heaven.